Charlie Blackmon is getting the day off Wednesday for the Rockies. Brandon Barnes will bat eighth and play left field in his place.
It's a regular day off for Blackmon, who is hitting for an unimpressive .237/.297/.333 slash line against left-handed hitters. His wOBA against lefties is .282 compared to a .389 wOBA against righties. Thus, Brandon Barnes, a right-handed hitter, gets the start against Martin Perez at Coors field. Barnes is hitting .266/.320/.358 for his career against lefties and makes for an appealing cheap option, like anyone who ever plays at Coors Field.